Navratan Korma
Indian Indian - South Indian Classics

Navratan Korma

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Tender cuts gently braised in a luxurious, mildly spiced sauce of coconut cream, ground almonds, and fragrant green cardamom.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, green peas, cauliflower)
  • • 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
  • • 8 cashew nuts
  • • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • • 2 green chilies
  • • 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the cashews and poppy seeds 15 minutes, then grind with the coconut, fennel seeds, and green chilies into a smooth paste.

2
Phase 2

Heat the ghee and fry the mixed vegetables for 5 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Add the ground paste, salt, and 1/2 cup water; cover and cook 8 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the coconut milk and simmer 3 minutes without boiling hard.

5
Phase 5

Serve with parotta, chapati, or appam.